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solve
[ solv ]
/ sÉlv /
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verb (used with object), solved, solvĀ·ing.
to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain: to solve the mystery of the missing books.
to work out the answer or solution to (a mathematical problem).
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Origin of solve
1400ā50; late Middle English solven<Latin solvere to loosen, free, release, dissolve
OTHER WORDS FROM solve
solver, nounpreĀ·solve, verb (used with object), preĀ·solved, preĀ·solvĀ·ing.unĀ·solved, adjectivewell-solved, adjectiveWords nearby solve
solvable, solvate, solvation, Solvay, Solvay process, solve, solvency, solvent, solvent abuse, solvolysis, Solway Firth
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British Dictionary definitions for solve
solve
/ (sÉlv) /
verb (tr)
to find the explanation for or solution to (a mystery, problem, etc)
maths
- to work out the answer to (a problem)
- to obtain the roots of (an equation)
Derived forms of solve
solver, nounWord Origin for solve
C15: from Latin solvere to loosen, release, free from debt
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